Care Homes for Older People in and around Shap

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Browse 30 Shap Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 780 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,453 per week

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Kendal Care Home

Burton Road, Kendal LA9 7JA

15.4 miles from centre of Shap

9.8110 Reviews

23 1

"My mum was a resident at Kendal Care Home for a year and has just passed away. During her time here everyone of the staff, nurses, carers,..."Read all 110 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 120 rooms

Group/Owner Abbey Healthcare

Kendal Care Home focuses on great care, all delivered in a five star living environment; a home that residents can truly call their own. The team at is committed to providing both physical and emotional... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Croft Avenue Care Home

Wordsworth Street, Penrith CA11 7RJ

10.1 miles from centre of Shap

9.876 Reviews

16 1

"The staff are always friendly and helpful and make the effort to get to know you all. They genuinely seem to care about the residents. They..."Read all 76 reviews

Size 30 rooms

Group/Owner PH Care Group

Situated in the beautiful area of Penrith in the Lake District, Croft Avenue is a friendly care home offering residential care and care for people living with dementia. Situated off the Wordsworth Street... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Elmsfield House

Holme, Milnthorpe, Carnforth LA6 1RJ

22.1 miles from centre of Shap

9.728 Reviews

"Dad (95) has been a resident at Elmsfield House since September 2025. It is a happy environment, small enough to be homely but big enough..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 25 rooms

Elmsfield House is between Carnforth and Milnthorpe and is registered to support up to 25 individuals. Located within 5 minutes from junction 36 of the M6 motorway, set in landscaped grounds, with views... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Winters Park Care Home

Pategill, Penrith CA11 8RG

9.1 miles from centre of Shap

9.671 Reviews

12 1

"The staff were always very kind and caring towards my mother. She felt very secure and looked after. As a guest I was always warmly..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,782 / weekSize 41 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Winters Park Care Home, located in the historic market town of Penrith in the Lake District, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The friendly and comfortable... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Heron Hill Care Home

Esthwaite Avenue, Kendal LA9 7SE

14.9 miles from centre of Shap

9.689 Reviews

24 3

"My mum spent the last few weeks of her life at Heron Hill and her care there was outstanding. All the staff were friendly, helpful and..."Read all 89 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 86 rooms

Group/Owner Abbey Healthcare

At Heron Hill Care Home, the team take pride in a service that focuses on great care, all tailored to your loved one's needs. The Care Home is conveniently located in Kendal, an historic town which... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Stobars Hall

Kirkby Stephen CA17 4HD

13.4 miles from centre of Shap

9.535 Reviews

16 1

"My father has been well looked after since moving into Stobars Hall at the end of April 2026. The staff have been caring and attentive, and..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,575 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner The Franklyn Group Ltd

Stobars Hall is located in the market town of Kirkby Stephen. The home is located in fourteen acres of woodland and has gardens that overlook the Eden Valley. The home has been developed to provide... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Cold Springs Park Care Home

Coldsprings Park, Scaws Drive, Penrith CA11 8EY

9.8 miles from centre of Shap

9.497 Reviews

10 1

"My 89 year old father needed convalescence following heart attack and ten days in hospital. Initially I spoke with Lorna who was so kind..."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,826 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Set in the heart of a residential community just on the outskirts of Penrith, Cold Springs Park Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. At Cold Springs... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Summerhill Care Home

East View, Kendal LA9 4JY

14.6 miles from centre of Shap

9.166 Reviews

"Mum has been resident at Summerhill for three years now. Our experience has been entirely positive. The staff from reception, to care..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,782 / weekSize 71 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Summerhill Care Home, situated in the charming Cumbrian town of Kendal, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential, nursing and dementia care. The friendly and comfortable... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Holly Bank

46 The Promenade, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0AA

23.7 miles from centre of Shap

9.632 Reviews

22 1

"Now there is too many staff to name and truthfully we don't know everyone's names yet, so .. To ALL staff who look after my Dad and..."Read all 32 reviews

from £900 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Pearlcare

Holly Bank is a homely accommodation from a provider with years of experience in providing professional care and positive lifestyle support. With the new management team, the care home has a new approach... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Westmorland Court Nursing Home

High Knott Road, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0AW

24 miles from centre of Shap

9.530 Reviews

"My mother had a fantastic Christmas here. Extremely well cared for. The staff were great with her. I've nothing to complain about. The care..."Read all 30 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 48 rooms

Westmorland Court Nursing Home is set in the village of Arnside, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The home is set in its own grounds and has lovely garden areas where clients can sit and enjoy the... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Appleby Grange

Bongate, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6HR

8.4 miles from centre of Shap

9.543 Reviews

19 1

"My mother in law was admitted to Appleby grange on the 4th August with a broken hip and also respite care and dementia ,she was looked..."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,710 / weekSize 29 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnabar Support and Living Ltd

Appleby Grange is located within walking distance of the centre of Appleby and is set in its own grounds with generous gardens. The home caters for adults aged 65 and over and provides specialist... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Grange Cottage Residential Care Home

Albert Road, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7EZ

25.3 miles from centre of Shap

9.37 Reviews

"It's the best nursing home I've ever been in. The staff are all amazing. It is small and homely, and my mother, who has Alzheimer's and..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,275 / weekSize 9 rooms

Grange Cottage Residential Care Home is a small privately owned care home that prides itself in providing excellent person-centred care in a home from home setting. They support residents to make this... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Nether Place Nursing Home

Chestnut Hill, Keswick CA12 4LS

18.3 miles from centre of Shap

9.316 Reviews

"Spent an afternoon at nether place with my sister, looking for somewhere to deliver specialised care for mum.. We are very impressed with..."Read all 16 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 26 rooms

Group/Owner Home Trust Care Ltd

Nether Place Nursing Home has built up a team of well-trained staff and nursing, fully-equipped to fulfil this care provider's vision for person-centred and community-based services. The home specialises... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Silver Howe Care Centre

Dalton Drive, Sedbergh Road, Kendal LA9 6AQ

14.3 miles from centre of Shap

8.523 Reviews

"My relative moved in to Silver Howe Care Centre in March 2026. On our first visit to look around we were very impressed by the staff and..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Home Trust Care Ltd

Silver Howe Care Centre welcomes both longer-term care packages and also temporary respite, to a service that focuses on individually-tailored provision. The service is experienced in specialist dementia... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Gillingreane

Gillingate, Kendal LA9 4JB

14.7 miles from centre of Shap

8.224 Reviews

18 1

"Mum has recently moved to Gilling Reane due to failty and vascular dementia. All of the staff have helped to settle Mum with their caring,..."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,605 / weekSize 33 rooms

Group/Owner Pearlcare

Gillingreane is a charming limestone building that has been lovingly converted to suit the challenges of professional care and a comfortable retirement. Situated in the market town of Kendal, the gateway... Read more